Happy independence day!

Rufus, Emily & Lily | July 2016. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Rufus, Emily & Lily | July 2016. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Rufus, Emily and Lily are wishing all of our friends a very happy and safe 4th of July!!! All of the loud explosions can be scary for our hounds so safeguard them. Click here for some additional tips on how.

Rufus, Emily & Lily | July 2016. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Rufus, Emily & Lily | July 2016. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Rufus, Emily & Lily | July 2016. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Rufus, Emily & Lily | July 2016. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

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Rufus makes contact

Rufus | May 2016. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Rufus | May 2016. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

I absolutely adore this series of photos featuring Rufus from last Sunday’s meetup. Rufus is always very curious about the canines on the big dogs‘ side. This particular dog from the other side looked very much like wolf or coyote hybrid, and watching him and Rufus make contact was priceless. What do you think friends!? It’d be fun to know what they were thinking in this moment.

Rufus | May 2016. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Rufus | May 2016. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Rufus | May 2016. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Rufus | May 2016. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Rufus | May 2016. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Rufus | May 2016. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Rufus | May 2016. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Rufus | May 2016. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

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LA Doxies’ May Meetup

LA Doxies' Monthly Meetup | May 2016. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

LA Doxies’ Monthly Meetup | May 2016. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

This past Sunday was our LA Doxies’ monthly meetup. It was a great day with lots of fun with friends from all over the greater Southern California area. We continue to share pictures from our monthly meetups for a few reasons.

First, we want to invite friends in the area to join us. If you’re ever in nearby on the third Sunday of the month, join us! All dachshunds, small dog dachshund-friendly canines and their humans are welcome. (The second Sunday of the month is Ojai Doxiesmonthly meetup.)

Second, if you’re not in the area, we want to inspire you to find a meetup group in your part of the world. AND if you can’t find one, consider starting your very own! Look at all the fun. Proof is in the pictures. So many happy hounds and their humans.

LA Doxies' Monthly Meetup | May 2016. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

LA Doxies’ Monthly Meetup | May 2016. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

LA Doxies' Monthly Meetup | May 2016. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

LA Doxies’ Monthly Meetup | May 2016. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

LA Doxies' Monthly Meetup | May 2016. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

LA Doxies’ Monthly Meetup | May 2016. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

LA Doxies' Monthly Meetup | May 2016. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

LA Doxies’ Monthly Meetup | May 2016. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

LA Doxies' Monthly Meetup | May 2016. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

LA Doxies’ Monthly Meetup | May 2016. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

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Sassy Sophie

Sassy Sophie | May 2016. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Sassy Sophie | May 2016. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Last Sunday we got a chance to hang with one of our favorite longhair hounds: Sassy Sophie. She’s a real looker, isn’t she?! As you can imagine, I love to photograph this beauty and she has been featured on past T-shirt campaigns, two gallery showings and is currently part of our notecard box set. So all of you can enjoy her also! For me, she’s simply stunning. What do you think!?

Sassy Sophie | May 2016. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Sassy Sophie | May 2016. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Sassy Sophie | May 2016. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Sassy Sophie | May 2016. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

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My pretty girls

Emily Sue | May 2016. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Emily Sue | May 2016. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

I love my #StyleHounds Emily Sue and Lily Blossom. They make it all look so effortless. Happy hounds, happy humans and happy days!!! Enjoy the photos friends.

Lily Blossom | May 2016. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Lily Blossom | May 2016. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

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Happy Mother’s Day friends

Ojai Doxies' Mother's Day Monthly Meetup | May 2016. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Ojai Doxies’ Mother’s Day Monthly Meetup | May 2016. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Wishing all of our friends a very Happy Mother’s Day!!! We especially want to acknowledge all the moms of the four-legged variety. It takes a special kind of person to be a mom (and dad) to our cute, cuddly canines, and today we include you among all those mothers being honored.

Since we could not be with our mom today, we celebrated the occasion with our dachshund friends at a local dog park. It was a great time with some cool folks. Proof is in the pictures.

Finally, don’t forget to take advantage of Mother’s Day promotion which run through tomorrow, Monday, May 9. Enjoy friends!!

Ojai Doxies' Mother's Day Monthly Meetup | May 2016. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Ojai Doxies’ Mother’s Day Monthly Meetup | May 2016. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Ojai Doxies' Mother's Day Monthly Meetup | May 2016. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Ojai Doxies’ Mother’s Day Monthly Meetup | May 2016. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Ojai Doxies' Mother's Day Monthly Meetup | May 2016. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Ojai Doxies’ Mother’s Day Monthly Meetup | May 2016. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

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Happy Cinco de mayo

Lily | May 2016. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Lily | May 2016. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Lily wanted to wish all of our friends an authentic and safe cinco de mayo. Today was a little overcast in Southern California so little Lily was bundled up in her baja pooch poncho and scarf from SysterLi. Doesn’t she look absolutely adorable?!

Only 5 more days left in our Mother’s Day promo at the DOGS’ Shop. Get your free gift while supplies last friends and support the charity that champions the breed we love.

Lily | May 2016. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Lily | May 2016. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

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Happy May 4th

Milo | May 2016. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Milo | May 2016. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Milo | May 2016. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Milo | May 2016. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Yoda Milo says, “Happy May 4th!” He believes the force is strong in the dachshund breed, but “much to learn, we still have.” For example, how to get the treat jar open, and how to catch that neighborhood squirrel that keeps being a daily nuisance. Ha! Luckily they’re very determined hounds. Enjoy the photos friends. And don’t forget to take advantage of our latest DOGS’ Shop promo. It’s only good through Monday, May 9th and while supplies last.

Milo | May 2016. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Milo | May 2016. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Milo | May 2016. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Milo | May 2016. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

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A gift for you

Rufus | May 2016. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Rufus | May 2016. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

To all those celebrating the forthcoming Mother’s Day holiday weekend, please enjoy a free gift from Rufus and friends. With your purchase at the DOGS’ Shop of $65 or more,  you’ll received a box of 12 cards featuring four original images. These limited-edition, collectibles at our DOGS’ Shop are a fun way to share our passion for the dachshund breed with family and friends. From tees to totes to a book or your very own piece of original artwork these objet d’art are great gifts to give and get. Thank you friends for the continued support.

Milo, Lily, Emily, Rufus & Polie | April 2016. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Milo, Lily, Emily, Rufus & Polie | April 2016. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Rufus | May 2016. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Rufus | May 2016. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

 

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Hungry hounds

Emily, Rufus, Lily & Milo | April 2016. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Emily, Rufus, Lily & Milo | April 2016. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

My chow hounds are always hungry. When they’re not lying next to us on the couch or bed, they’re right under foot in the kitchen or at the dinner table. Always the optimist, they patiently wait for anything to fall. And in the event that something does, we never have to worry about cleaning it up. Nope. They’re also affectionately known as the cleanup crew. We can’t imagine what it must be like for households that don’t have a dachshund (or dog). Ha! Enjoy the photos friends, and don’t forget to get your collectible tees while supplies last. This collection features three of our faves: Rufus, Emily & Lily.

Emily, Lily, Rufus & Milo | April 2016. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Emily, Lily, Rufus & Milo | April 2016. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Lily, Emily, Rufus & Milo | April 2016. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Lily, Emily, Rufus & Milo | April 2016. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

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